Bill Landis

Born: 10/8/1942 in Hanford, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-28 | Final Game: 1969-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: William Henry Landis

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Biography

Bill Landis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1969. Born in 1942, Landis made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-friendly environments of the 1960s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a pitching record of 9-8, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46, Landis demonstrated resilience on the mound, while his 135 strikeouts highlighted his capability to overpower hitters. Throughout his tenure, Landis also contributed to his teams as a reliable option in the bullpen, finishing his career with 4 saves. His playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the game during the 1960s, where the emphasis on strikeouts began to rise. Although his career was relatively brief, Landis's contributions to the teams he played for during this transformative period in baseball history remain part of the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	8	102	7	0	0	4	169.7	154	84	17	91	135	4.46	0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 3.35 across their career seasons — 32.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1963	KC1	AL	0	0	1	0	0	1.7	0	0	1	3	0.00	—	0.0
1967	BOS	AL	1	0	18	1	0	25.7	24	15	11	23	5.26	3.30 (-59%)	-1140.5
1968	BOS	AL	3	3	38	1	3	60.0	48	21	30	59	3.15	2.98 (-6%)	147.2
1969	BOS	AL	5	5	45	5	1	82.3	82	48	49	50	5.25	3.61 (-45%)	-1425.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
106	19	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	10	0.000	0.136	0.000	0.136	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.136 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1963	KC1	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1967	BOS	AL	21	2	1	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1968	BOS	AL	38	6	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1969	BOS	AL	46	11	0	1	3	4	0.000	—	—	—	—